Houston to St. Louis Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–St. Louis corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
July typically sees seasonal demand uptick from retail inventory builds and construction activity. Houston-St. Louis is a well-trafficked lane with moderate summer headhaul demand, supporting slight rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard summer conditions with balanced supply; carriers returning from Memphis/Nashville markets provide steady capacity but spot loads command modest premiums.
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